November 29, (THEWILL) – In recognition of the Federal Government’s efforts to diversify the revenue base of the economy, FirstBank Nigeria Limited, has announced the convening of a non-oil export webinar series.
The webinar will discuss opportunities that will enhance Nigeria’s drive towards diversifying her economy to reduce the reliance on oil.
The first series of the virtual event is scheduled for 10am on Tuesday, 30th November 2021 via Zoom.
According to the bank, intending participants are to register through the link: https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/business/non-oil-export/ . Registration is Free!!
The event, themed “Building Sustainable Non-Oil Export in Nigeria; Harnessing Opportunities within the AfCFTA Treaty & Agro Commodities”, has several notable guest speakers, including Mr. Segun Awolowo, MD/CEO, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC); Dr Biodun Adedipe, Founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited (BAA Consult); and several others.
The webinar series is aimed to facilitate sustainable exports as well as “guide participants on ways of navigating the hurdles and challenges of exports in Nigeria. The webinar will explore market and economic trends, unique export opportunities and potentials within the non-oil export industry across the geopolitical zones in the country.”
Speaking on the event, the Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney, said: “in recent years, the country has witnessed increased activities by the government towards diversifying the economy, thereby boosting the export potentials of the country – beyond the contribution of crude oil – which has been the mainstay of the national economy for many decades.
“Our forthcoming Non-oil Webinar series will expand discussions that are crucial to the growth of Nigeria’s export potentials as we unlock numerous opportunities that will promote the economic diversification drive of the government which is essential to the continued growth of the national economy, especially with the current business challenges posed by the pandemic.”
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